Giada De Laurentiis’ Marinated Cherry Tomato Pasta Is Perfect for Summer
Giada De Laurentiis has a fresh cherry tomato pasta recipe that’s a perfect go-to summer meal. The tomatoes marinate in a handful of ingredients at room temperature, then she tosses the mixture with pasta and tops the dish with basil and parmesan cheese.
Giada De Laurentiis shared her ‘ultra fresh’ cherry tomato pasta recipe
On June 25, De Laurentiis’ Giadzy Instagram shared her easy cherry tomato pasta recipe. “We cannot get enough of this ultra fresh and bright marinated cherry tomato pasta!” the caption explained. ‘The sauce is entirely no-cook, making this vibrant recipe perfect for those warm summer days. Get the #recipe by heading to our stories or on the front page of Giadzy.com!”
De Laurentiis gave a quick cooking tutorial in the Instagram video. “I love making this cherry tomato pasta when the weather gets warm,” she said. “It’s so easy.”
She combined halved cherry tomatoes with a shallot, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes. The Food Network star drizzled it with olive oil and allowed the mixture to marinate for 2 to 4 hours at room temperature.
She cooked spaghetti then tossed it with the cherry tomato mixture, topping it with basil and parmesan cheese. “So easy and fresh,” she said, as she took a bite.
Her followers were impressed with the simple pasta recipe
Giadzy Instagram followers were impressed with the simple pasta recipe, with comments including, “Thank you! My garden is full of more cherry tomatoes than we can eat!” and “You make the most delicious meals that look like they can be created in minutes.”
Other commenters shared, “Quick, nutritious, and easy. Just how I like it” and “Looks like the best of summer in a bowl.”
Some of De Laurentiis’ fans are familiar with the recipe, sharing how it’s a great summer dish. “I’ve been making this for years. Best with summer tomatoes,” one follower noted. “One of my favorite dishes to make!,” another fan shared.
Giada De Laurentiis’ easy cherry tomato pasta earns rave reviews
On the Giadzy website, the recipe explains just how perfect this dish is for summer. “This marinated cherry tomato pasta is everything we love about summer food: hardly any cooking, fresh ingredients, and vibrant flavor,” the introduction explains.
It continues, “The cherry tomatoes marinate with olive oil, lemon, shallots, garlic and pepper flakes for hours until the flavors marry together. Tossed with fresh basil, shaved parmesan, and your favorite pasta, it’s such a bright and delicious way to eat pasta in the summer! It’s fabulous served warm with freshly cooked pasta, and just as delicious on days 2 and 3 after hanging out in the fridge.”
The reviews for the recipe on the Giadzy site are glowing. “Absolutely elegant, fresh and delicious! What a perfect summer evening dinner after a very hot day here in Utah,” one person shared. “The flavors are indeed vibrant … A winner in our household! Looking forward to trying it chilled tomorrow!”
Another person raved: “This is a summertime staple in our house! We plant grape tomatoes specifically for this recipe. I’ve never made anything before that my family has requested so often. It’s fine with store-bought tomatoes, but the homegrown ones are oh so good! I’d give this recipe 10 stars if I could!”
